Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley As part of Heritage Open Days (HOD), this is an exhibition "Fully Fashioned Memories" marking Hinckley's deep textile history and the impact of one of the significant local families. The LRFHS is providing some research stories and local memories for the exhibition area, plus a Helpdesk on Wednesday 16 […]
This is an opportunity to visit Clarence House, where the LRFHS Research Centre is based, and hear about its history. The building dates back to 1877 and has been home to two schools and a further education college before being bought by its current owners Age UK. The building’s Great Hall houses two war memorials […]
Speaker - Owen Lewellen. There is always debate as to whether the punishment fits the crime. In this talk, Owen will be taking us into the world of transportation: how you could get transported and what it was like. Did the punishment really fit the crime?
An evening of opportunity to bring along and share challenges and barriers that you have encountered in your family history research. There will be open and friendly discussion and debate, and the combined experience of contributors will be a great help in finding solutions to whatever has brought your research to a shuddering halt.
The Annual General Meeting will take place at the Friends’ Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1WP Doors open at 1.30pm: the AGM will start at 2pm. Tea/coffee will be available. The meeting will be followed by a presentation from our publicity officer "Stories from the Search Service". The agenda for the AGM is:
Speaker - Simon Pawley. Simon will cover census history from Domesday Book, through subsequent collections of data and on to the Napoleonic wars and the need to establish potential soldier numbers. The familiar census format started in 1841 and he will talk on the evolution of our national census. There will also be advice on […]
Speaker - Richard Graves. Mary Attenborough, the mother of the naturalist David Attenborough, was a Leicester philanthropist, working for child refugees and child welfare in general. Richard will be telling her remarkable story. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea/coffee available & CD/Book Stall.
Speaker - Brian Johnson. Brian is well-known for his comprehensive knowledge of historical businesses and locations across Leicester. In this talk he will focus his attention on the country railway station: how it functioned, who worked there and what they did. He will also touch on record sources useful in your research.
Speaker - Clare O'Grady Most of us will have come across pauper ancestors during our family history research. Clare will be using her knowledge and extensive experience to explain how to research these often-overlooked ancestors and gain an understanding of their lives and the world they lived in.
Speaker - Brian Johnson. Leicester was once world-famous for the size and quality of its boot and shoe manufacturing trade. Brian will be describing the origins and growth of the industry, leading to its eventual decline. He will also offer insights into the workplace of an industry in boom. Doors open at 7pm for a […]
Speaker - Mike Burton. Mike will be speaking on the effects that Richard III had on the East Midlands, beyond his famous involvement at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.
Speaker - Robin Jenkins. Many of the fallen are remembered on smaller war memorials scattered around the county. Sadly, these can be at risk of becoming damaged or lost. Robin is an active member of the project and he will be explaining their work - past, present, and future. Doors open at 7pm for a […]